Serve Your Community with YVC

Looking to volunteer with YVC ? Click here to learn more about steps YVC is taking to keep youth volunteers, staff, and agency partners safe during COVID-19. Please contact kansascity@yvc.org with additional questions. ​​
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) engages youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service.​​
  • Are you between the ages of 11-18?
  • Do you see challenges in your community every day and feel called to do something about it?
  • Do you want to have a great time meeting new people and developing your leadership skills?

The Experience

What's it like to serve with YVC? Watch the video below to learn more.
Still have questions about volunteering with Youth Volunteer Corps? Check out our FAQ page!

The Impact

"Volunteering makes me feel good and helps me better understand what's going on in my community."
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Jasmine, Age 14
Youth Volunteer Corps positively impacts youth lives, and we have the evidence to show it! Youth were surveyed before and after their service with YVC, and this is what they had to say. 
​After volunteering with YVC, youth reported improvement in:
67% 
understanding the needs of their community.
71%
taking action to meet the needs of their community.
139%
handling changing priorities.
75%
their ability to complete tasks without direct oversight.
98%
​easily managing their time.
Learn more about our Network Evaluation, an independent evaluation of YVC programs and youth participants.